How do I install Java for my Mac?
There are so many different versions of Java Runtime Engines (also known as JRE, or the environment in which Java code is executed on an operating system) that finding the right combination can be tricky. The screenshots in this document are tailored towards Apples most-recent version of OS X, Yosemite. If you are on an older version of OS. Nov 16, 2014 How to Install Java in OSX Yosemite, Java desktop popup issue on Yosemite, how to fix tutorial. Overtime you start up mac the popup window appears with the message ' To view this web content. After I updated to Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or 10.11 (El Capitan), why am I continually prompted to install Java again? How do I control when an untrusted applet or application runs in my web browser? How do I install Java on Mac OS X 10.10? How do I install Java.
Jul 20, 2015 There are 2 easiest and quickest ways to install right Java version on Mac. They work all on OS X – El Capitan, Yosemite and mavericks. 1 – Grab a El Capitan Compatible Java Version from Apple. So you just upgraded your Mac (probably to Yosemite) and now you are getting annoying browser errors that say “To view this web content you need to install the Java Runtime Environment.” More annoyingly, after clicking through to Oracle’s Java.com to “Download Java for Mac OS X” and installing it, you still get the error!
This article applies to: - Platform(s): macOS
Mac System Requirements for Oracle Java 7 and later versions
- Intel-based Mac running versions 10.7.3 and above
- Administrator privileges
- A 64-bit browser (e.g., Safari)
- 32-bit browsers do not support Java 7 and later versions on the Mac platform
![Runtime Runtime](/uploads/1/2/6/6/126633903/371781064.png)
![Java Runtime Environment For Yosemite Mac Java Runtime Environment For Yosemite Mac](/uploads/1/2/6/6/126633903/622201351.png)
Note that Apple has removed NPAPI plugin support in its Safari browser version 12, and therefore Java Plugin cannot be enabled in Safari browser version 12 and above. More info
The screen shots and instructions below are for Java 8 Update 65 (8u65). If you are installing another version, make sure you change the version number appropriately.
Example: For Java 8 Update 65 (8u65) the file to download is jre-8u65-macosx-x64.pkg.
Notifications about disabled Java and restoring prompts
The installer notifies you if Java content is disabled in web browsers, and provides instructions for enabling it. If you previously chose to hide some of the security prompts for applets and Java Web Start applications, the installer provides an option for restoring the prompts. The installer may ask you to reboot your computer if you chose not to restart an internet browser when it prompted you to do so.
Test Installation To test that Java is installed and working properly on your computer, run this test applet.
Install Java on Mac
- Download the
jre-8u65-macosx-x64.pkg
file.
Review and agree to the terms of the license agreement before downloading the file. - Double-click the .pkg file to launch it
- Double-click on the package icon to launch install Wizard
- The Install Wizard displays the Welcome to Java installation screen. Click Next
- After the installation has completed, a confirmation screen appears. Click Close to finish the installation process.
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